The Benefits Of American National Theatre

As American theatre continues to thrive, an American National Theatre would be a large profit for America and would be a great experience for many people. If several theaters were spread throughout the country, many people near each location would come to see well-known American plays and musicals. Not only would the American National Theatre excite those that love American theatre, but the new flourish of people would also benefit the country financially. The increase in tourism would also benefit the specific parts of the country that would have the flow of people coming to see the popular American shows. The American National Theatre’s motto will be, “We please America with our own loved art.” The theater, having multiple locations, will …show more content…
Cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Minneapolis ,which have large populations, will draw enough people in to see the shows, making good locations for a profitable theater. If the American National Theatre were only in one location, people from all over the country would not come to visit, and it would only draw in a small number of people closest to the one location. Being that the populated cities would bring in more people, there would be a greater profit. Also, because these cities are already heavily populated, the increase in tourism would easily be handled and welcomed because of the profit made in that specific …show more content…
The plays and musicals shown will be American productions, the first shows being most important to the history of American theatre and America’s image. The first season in the American National Theatre will include “Our Town,” “The Crucible,” “Death of a Salesman,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Showboat,” and “The Lion King.” These shows are either important to the history of American theater or show important parts of America. “Our Town” portrays simple American living and “The Crucible” shows issues that will always be present, such as the struggle between good and evil. “Death of a Salesman” portrays the American Dream and the success every person longs for. It is important for the American National Theatre to portray American life, struggles that may be encountered, and what is most expected for a person in America. “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Showboat,” and “The Lion King” all show turning points in American theatre which would draw people in that love the art and are interested in its changes over many